JoeBuck111

Barbay is a good coach but he is as good ole boy system as they come... 

A couple of thoughts in this matter.  First, like my bud prepballfan, I have no vested interest in the outcome of this search other than being a fan of football in this area.  That being said, when it was time for my alma mater to move on from a long time successful coach, they chose a longtime assistant.  If I may say so, that transition has turned out pretty well.  There is something to be said in stability of a program and a seamless transition to a trusted assistant.  Now, I know Monte Barrow only by reputation, but everything I have heard, both in and outside of Nederland paints, him as a coach capable of continuing what Coach Neumann built.  So logic would dictate that Coach Barrow be given the opportunity to continue the program on its current track.
And it appears that several feel that way.  If you are one of them, you might want to take a little bit more interest that just posting your support here.  Call the board members and the superintendent A LOT, they know the score and even if it appears not, they are listening.  And this is the time to express your preference.
For when the decision is made, it is time for the campaigning for a coach to stop.  It is kind of disturbing to see the forecasts of gloom and doom should Coach Barrow not be the NISD's choice.  No coach, no matter how talented, will be successful if the community does not support him.  I have seen in before, when a community comes out of the chute going after a coach, it does not end well and the rebuild after such a disaster is more difficult and takes a lot more time than folks think....sometimes, it is never rebuilt. 
Sure, right now, throw your support behind Coach Barrow if he is your choice and go all in on that support.  But when the choice is made, go all in behind the guy that is chosen.
 

you mean people are sick of STJFL? 

The NISD schoolboard has a history of not hiring the most obvious candidate. All I can say is stay tuned.

Better advertising and knowledge of the bonds was major concern at one meeting. Plus the city needs to turn a new leaf. The older community is moving off and the community population is getting younger that sees the change for the better and knew how bad the schools were when they were in school 10, 15 even 20 years ago. And they don't want to put their kids in that school. The high school was built in 1971. Time to upgrade and build for the future in all the schools. Look at the local school districts upgrading and bettering their children future by building new. Time to join the party and get out the moldy old buildings. 

Band aid the schools/ band aid the Nederland Ave project. Pathetic.

James, there have been several bonds to upgrade the football facilities over the years and they have all been voted down. Any ideas as to how to get a bond to pass when others have been voted down? 

Barrow has been at Nederland for 20+ years as a position coach then coordinator.  He could have left a long time ago if he really wanted to.  
 
The AD title isn't all that people on this board make it out to be except it comes with a pay raise.  

The longer N.I.S.D. waits the more the program & kids get set back.The best applicant for the job has been coaching football & several other sports at Nederland for 23 years & even filled in as AD a few times 

they all must be waiting for that central job to come open....... 

I am willing to bet that the interviews have already started.

No one is going to be walking around a campus like Nederland without a job posted...If a guy is doing that he sure isn't coming to coach...Maybe to work a summer grass cutting job...Come On Man...I mean if it goes in house then ok, but nobody going to be walking around campus right now with an in house guy at the top of the list without a posting...

How can there be a front runner when the job hasn't been posted yet?

Say what you want or think,everyone has a opinion..but nothing more that I want for my two sons than to play for Monte Barrow and the rest of that staff that's been there with Neumann for the next three years.My opinion is that is what is best for my boys,the rest of the kids coming up and the city of Nederland..I would hate to see that staff go,I'm hoping and praying that Monte takes the reigns..He is well deserving and very capable..So with that being said,all you haters out there I hope it doesn't go your way..
#monteforpresident2017

Like i thought reagan u have no valid reasons u just like fapping your lips about something u don't have a clue about. You are more than welcome to pm me to explain your home cooking theory & the reasons why anyone is or isnt qualified to be ned. Head coach 

Hell I want to chime in.... I think Nederland is in a bad spot. LN was doing a lot with a little. Lets use a high profile name for sake of argument. Donaher has applied at PN-G twice. Last go around, he came in, looked at the facilities, looked at the schools, then met the athletes. He quickly pulled his name out of the hat afterwards. Any good coach will do that. I think a young, inexperienced coach might come in, but, after a look at the the above mentioned, a high profile guy will not be interested. This is Texas. U..I.L.... Home of recruitment wars in High School. If you do not have something to pull in kids, they are not going to come. Barrow is capable, and IMO the best choice. He will deal with all the shortcomings and try to keep the LN tradition alive. New coaches want new things, and I am just not sure Nederland is ready for it. I can say this, no one will do what LN did for Nederland. I would just try to keep the hope alive with a local guy that will make it work.... I think Nederland is short on facilities... Short on bond approvals.... Short on Corporate tax money, and short on P.A.M. talent. As everyone knows also, its very difficult for an outsider to be LOVED.... For sale sings and all that.... MONTE is the best chance in IMO................

Bite your tongue,  although he could coach at the college level.  LOL.

Well for starters Congrats Coach Neuman on your career it was one of the better ones in our area. Secondly this is kind of odd. I have been out of the loop just happen to look at KFDM yesterday to find out about this. I have family in Nederland and they said at the end of last season he was talking about his next two years teams and he was thinking they had a chance to be a god group of kids. Good luck Coach  I hope your retirement is as enjoyable as you want it to be.

Delbert is also retiring.  Smitty will be excited.  
 
Brian Spell has his Masters.  Not sure if he would want the job though.

How about Todd Dodge? Art Briles? Substantial pay cuts but think of the kids.

You can watch on the FOXSports Go Ap.  Not sure about on the computer

I could have sworn this was about 22-5A playoffs.

yep - we see you....

The playoff bracket should show your big school rankings with Nederland excluded due to the unfortunate circumstances.
1. Bmt-B
2. Bmt-W
3. Lum-W (Stacked Team still only 3rd)
4. Lum-R (Weaker Team but beat PA head up)
5. PA
6. PNG-W
7. PNG-P 
*Nederland and OF would be #1 and #2 if mixed big and small school with OF winning the SB.
 
 
 
 

What kind of cheese you want with that WHINE? BMT and Ned can't help they grow them small in PA.
Maybe PA needs to follow BMT and Ned on how they use their skill sets because PA got beat by both.
 
Again team got talent ......